February 11. 12.04 pm. “Did you just see two falcons flying past the study window?”

“I did, Button. And what are you doing looking out of that window with a whistle between your lips?”

“I was the umpire in a race between Fluffy and one of his sons.”

“I guessed because I saw these two birds flying at breakneck speed. Who won?”

“Fluffy, of-course.”

“Has Fluffy found a site for a permanent home?”

“I forgot to tell you. He has. There is this building with a small room on the terrace which, apparently, is uninhabited. The four of them finally have a place to call their own and they are thrilled. They are giving a house-warming party soon and have invited me to join them.”

”Aren’t you going to ask for my permission to go?”

“Of-course I will but only when the date of the party is decided, na?”

“Okay. For a minute I thought you were taking me for granted.”